Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni

Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni , popularly known as Chef Jacob, was an Indian celebrity chef born in Uthamapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He was known for his authentic South Indian cuisines. Jacob was a visiting chef at several leading hotels, and a consultant chef at some of the finest restaurants in India and abroad. He was also a dedicated food historian, spice collector and promoter of South Indian cooking.

Jacob Aruni was born in Uthamapalayam, Tamil Nadu in a family of doctors. His mother, Vimala, worked as a principal in CSI Jeyaraj Annapakkiam College of Nursing in Madurai. Jacob studied for a Bachelor of Science in physics at e American College, Madurai from 1992 to 1995. Later, inspired by his mothers cooking, he went on to study catering.

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